WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to approve dozens of nominees, acting on a rule change GOP leadership made last week that allows the chamber to confirm some of the president’s appointees in large batches instead of one at a time.

The U.S. Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Waltz, as U.S. ambassador to the U.N. on Friday, filling the last major position in the Republican's administration.

US senators have drafted new legislation that would significantly expand US sanctions on Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers, which Moscow has used to circumvent Western restrictions on its energy sector imposed since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Democrats have introduced a first-of-its kind bill into the U.S. Senate to call on President Donald Trump to recognize a Palestinian state.

A group of U.S. senators introduced the first Senate resolution to urge recognition of a Palestinian state, further signaling a shift in Washington sentiment toward Israel nearly two years into its war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Logan Forsythe announces his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat held by Mitch McConnell. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — You may not know the name Logan Forsythe, but you’ll recognize the men he worked for years to keep out of harm’s way.

Committee that helps Republicans get elected to the U.S. Senate said Lindsey Graham’s challengers likely broke a federal campaign disclosure law.

The former national security adviser came under fire for inadvertently inviting a journalist to a Signal chat in which he and other top officials discussed war plans.

On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Logan Forsythe and WKYT’s new sports director, Lee K. Howard.

Till, a cousin of Emmett Till, has announced her candidacy for the 2026 U.S. Senate race in Mississippi, citing social justice, civil rights, and representing marginalized

The U.S. Senate passed a resolution designating Oct. 14 as the National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk. Rick Scott led the effort.